The much-anticipated release of Epstein-related documents has resulted in widespread outrage, as it was revealed that the FBI has been withholding thousands of pages of case files. What was provided to Attorney General Pam Bondi was a single binder filled with redacted records, most of which had already been disclosed in prior releases.
Bondi wasted no time demanding that the FBI turn over all withheld documents. In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, she ordered that every investigative file, recording and client name be sent to the D.O.J. by February 28 as detailed here. Patel, in response, launched an internal investigation into why records had been kept from the D.O.J., warning that any officials responsible for obstructing the process would be held accountable.
I'm not gonna call for Pam Bondi's resignation quite yet. I will say this though… if she doesn't have a SWAT team at the NY FBI building by 8:01AM tomorrow morning to seize everything they possess… She might as well resign. All trust will be lost. pic.twitter.com/tUCCiLxfei
— Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) February 28, 2025
BREAKING: Why has the government been SO suspiciously protective of Jeffrey Epstein? Today, we began to feel duped and then @PamBondi released a letter saying she felt duped too. Turns out the @FBI isn’t following orders. The New York FBI field office is withholding Epstein… pic.twitter.com/3AD8CMm3d8
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) February 28, 2025
There is a reason the FBI was defying Pam Bondi's orders and purposely stalling the release of the Epstein files.
— X22 Report (@X22Report) February 28, 2025
The controversy was amplified when social media influencers visiting the White House were handed binders labeled The Epstein Files: Phase 1 in an event described here. The influencers, unaware of the contents, were photographed by the press before they even knew what they had been given. Bondi reportedly had not intended for the binders to be publicly known, but the damage was already done. Critics have called the situation a failed publicity stunt rather than a meaningful effort to provide real transparency.
If the Trump administration has no Epstein info because the New York FBI is refusing to hand over documents, then why did Pam Bondi say the Epstein files were sitting on her desk? Things would be going a lot smoother if she had just told us the truth.
— Evita Duffy-Alfonso (@evitaduffy_1) February 27, 2025
Every bit of the "Epstein material " released today was included in my 2015 book " The Clintons' War on Women" https://t.co/hOetksAf10 pic.twitter.com/kuUoxSY2Xe
— Roger Stone (@RogerJStoneJr) February 28, 2025
Why can’t we talk about how @PamBondi was the Attorney General of Florida the entire time Jeffrey Epstein was raping young girls in Florida?
How come she never shut him down?
I want to remind everyone that Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, who is good friends with Pam… pic.twitter.com/1ipZYHMg2Q
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 27, 2025
The botched release sparked criticism from lawmakers and victims’ advocates. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) stated that she had not been informed of the release beforehand, despite her efforts to push for full transparency. Meanwhile, victims’ attorney Jennifer Freeman expressed frustration, saying the FBI and D.O.J. had once again failed survivors by keeping critical details from the public.
The Epstein Files Phase 1: pic.twitter.com/oinRVpDRxD
— drefanzor memes (@drefanzor) February 27, 2025
WATCH: Jesse interviews Jennifer Freeman, an attorney who secured a victory in the Epstein case, to discuss today’s release.
She also notes that Alan Dershowitz appears multiple times in the logs, while Bill Clinton is listed alongside four Secret Service members. pic.twitter.com/WCqRp4201i
— Circe (@Circe53885829) February 28, 2025
Has the FBI ever had to go in and raid the FBI? Main Justice, if SDNY doesn't cooperate, it may be time the FBI's New York field office gets paid a visit in the style it's very well accustomed to doling out https://t.co/wunlEsLDZB
— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) February 28, 2025
Bondi has made clear that she will not accept anything less than the full release of Epstein’s files. Patel has stated that every withheld document will be turned over to the D.O.J. and that no stone will be left unturned in uncovering the truth.
Epstein Files.
Maybe the second release would be better ! pic.twitter.com/0dsvirhPRj— 🇺🇸Florida Living 🇺🇸 (@SteveJavie7005) February 28, 2025
With pressure mounting on federal agencies, questions remain about when the full Epstein client list will finally be revealed.
